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Why the age limits..I look very young!

You can be between 18 and 35 and be accepted for aupairwork in Greece. 

What are living conditions like?
You can expect your own room as an au-pair, provided within the family home.   

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What will my au-pair duties be?

Greek families expect their  aupair to work 30 hours per weeek.  Most of the duties of an au-pair  will revolve around the children; however an au-pair should expect to do washing and ironing for herself and the children, general tidying up of the home,  and cooking for the children.  Au-pairs will receive pocket money of Euro 500 per month.
How long is my contract?

JCR will ask you to contract with your host family for 90 days. It is not possible to remain in Greece after that.

Must I have a driver's license?
No, it is not a prerequisite for Greece where most summer aupair positions are on one of the Greek Islands.

How much will it cost me?

Click here for the program costs.
What Protection do I have?
 JCR have one of the best programs. Our colleague in Greece is a South African who has lived in Greece for many years and understands the Greek soul and the South African psyche. She is available for any help at any time.greek islands greece

 

 

 

Superb sandy beaches, shaggy forests, stony deserts, butterfly shaped islands, spectacular sunsets, beautiful chapels, thousands years history, monuments, culture,

JCR's cultural exchange au pair program in Greece
Apply for a 90 day stay as an aupair in Greece Islands -Cyclades, Ionian, Dodecanese, Crete, Sporades, Saronic, North and Eastern Aegean. Each group with its own style, character, architecture, customs and tradition. Landscapes vary from mountainous to wind tormented rocks, from coastal hills to extended sandy beaches. Beautiful, all of them, they can't be missed. Experience the natural beauties of the Greek Islands now.
 Gallery Program Costs  Superb sandy beaches, shaggy forests, stony deserts, butterfly shaped islands, spectacular sunsets, beautiful chapels, thousands years history, monuments, culture. 

SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. CHECK BACK FOR SUMMER 2008 OR ASK US ABOUT ITALY, SPAIN  OR FRANCE.

AU-PAIR in GREECE

In the summer, life in Greece is geared to summer holidays, with good food, warm sunshine, idyllic beaches and making the most of the fabulous weather. Greek families need child care during this summer period which is from mid June to mid September each year. JCR accepts applications for Greece all year round, but the majority of opportunites are as a summer aupair. You will probably be placed on one of the islands, Ithaca, Rhodes, Mykonos, Corfu, Crete or one of the many islands around the coast. Greece Maps

YOU AND YOUR HOST PARENTS

Greek families are very mediteranean in their outlook on life. They will expect you to fit in and take things in your stride. You will be responsible for everything to do with their children and you can expect to work a few hours every day during your three month stay. You will have three mornings per week free and one weekend per month to yourself to explore Greece.   For the rest of the time, your host family expects you to provide safe, loving, reliable child care assistance for their children for between 25 and 35 hours per week as well as two nights baby-sitting. You may be responsible for bathing and  feeding the children, playing games and keeping them occupied during their summer vacation. It is possible to be an aupir in Greece at other times, but may take a little longer to find a position. You will be responsible for the children's laundry, keeping their rooms clean and neat,  meal preparation for the children as well as help with grocery shopping and other family chores. Family life is warm, cosy and affectionate.

We provide you with information about your host family and they will call you for an interview. Often you will choose a family based on mutual expectations and hobbies and interests, or they may just sound right. Should the unlikely case of an exploitative situation occur, JCR will remove you and arrange for you to stay in a safe house and where possible place you with another family.

WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A JCR AU-PAIR IN GREECE

When you become a JCR Au-pair you will:

  • Have your own furnished bedroom in your host family's home
  • Receive MONTHLY pocket money of Euro 500
  • Have one week's paid vacation with pocket money and one free weekend per month
  • Be able to travel and explore Europe 
  • Be given a JCR handbook
  • Provide Childcare for  25 to 35 hours per week
  • Most probably be placed with a host family on a Greek Island for the summer

ACCEPTANCE BY JCR FOR THE GREEK AUPAIR PROGRAM

To apply you

  • must be living in Southern Africa or Australia or New Zealand
  • be aged between 18 and 35 inclusive
  • enjoy children aged between 3 months and 13 years and have at least 200 hours of child care experience with sibling or relatives or friends
  • have completed at least 10 years of school
  • are a dedicated person, willing to make a  90 day committment to supporting your host family.
  • are a non smoker
  • are energetic and enthusiastic

IF YOU WISH TO BE A SUMMER AUPAIR YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE BY THE END OF MARCH.